Bancroft Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Mall of America
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities during your trip to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Minneapolis Convention Center during your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Bancroft
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The kids had fun in the pool, and my daughter loved watching everything from the balcony.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Shuttle from airport was fast and easy. Room was very clean.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Saint Paul Hotel
The thoughtfulness and care provided by everyone was appreciated. It’s a beautiful historic building. Our room was spacious room with many useful modern conveniences.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
The hotel was darn great. Using hotels.com, very frustrating. I could only buy a gift card in $100 increments, so I bought two and figured I would use those to book a room a Radisson Blue via hotels.com. However after putting the first on
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Love the tower rooms. Very quiet, clean and non smokey!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Spotless, courteous, housekeeping was great communicating with me, i didn't need my room serviced but she gladly restocked, front desk is always great, fast and welcoming, my new favorite hotel to stay whenever in the area.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bancroft
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr Station.
